Module 1: Overview of Windows Scripting Technologies

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Introduction to WSH
• Running Scripts
• Working with Scripts
• Comparing VBScript and Visual Basic

After completing this module, students will be able to describe WSH and associated scripting technologies.This includes:

• Using the various technologies associated with running Windows scripts.
• Running scripts.
• Working with scripts.

Module 2: Working with Objects

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Object Terminology
• Creating and Using Objects
• Understanding Object Models
• Common Object Models

After completing this module, students will be able to use objects in code written in Visual Basic Scripting Edition.This includes:

• Understanding how scripts use objects.
• Understanding object terminology.
• Using an object browser.
• Understanding how scripts interact with COM.
• Explaining the uses of various object models.

Module 3: Script Logic

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Fundamental VBScript Rules
• Variables, Constants, and Data Types
• Operators
• Conditions and Loops
• Procedures
• Script Layout

After completing this module, students will be able to master the essentials of the VBScript language.This includes:

• Declaring and using variables, constants, and data types in scripts.
• Using VBScript language operators.
• Constructing conditional code structures.
• Constructing looping structures.
• Declaring and using Sub and Function procedures.
• Determining an effective script layout.

Module 4: Error Handling and Debugging

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Error Handling
• Debugging

After completing this module, students will be able to master debugging and error handling with Visual Basic Scripting Edition.This includes:

• Preempting the types of errors that may be present in code written in VBScript.
• Writing code that handles run-time errors.
• Using the Microsoft Script Debugger to locate and fix logic errors.

Module 5: Understanding ADSI

The following topics are covered in this module:

• ADSI Overview
• Binding with ADSI
• ADSI Objects
• Searching Active Directory
• Creating New ADSI Objects
• Setting Security in Active Directory
• Managing Shares with ADSI
• Controlling Services Using ADSI
• ADSI Resources

At the end of this module, you will be able to use VBScript to interact with ADSI.This includes:

• Binding to ADSI objects.
• Searching Active Directory.
• Creating and modifying objects in Active Directory.
• Managing shares with ADSI.
• Controlling services with ADSI.

Module 6: Creating Logon Scripts

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Verifying the WSH Environment
• Common Logon Script Tasks
• Managing Logon Scripts
• Troubleshooting Logon Scripts
• Best Practices

After completing this module, students will be able to develop logon, logoff, startup, and shutdown scripts.This includes:

• Checking that the correct version of WSH is installed.
• Calling logon scripts from batch files.
• Accomplishing common tasks in logon scripts.
• Assigning logon scripts to users.
• Describing common issues with logon scripts.
• Describing best practices for logon scripts.
• Controlling services with ADSI.

Module 7: Administrative Script

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Script Arguments
• Working with Event Logs
• Generating E-Mail Messages
• Managing the Registry
• Working with Drives, Folders, and Files
• Setting Folder-Level and File-Level Security
• Scheduling Scripts
• Best Practices

After completing this module, students will be able to develop scripts that perform common administrative tasks.This includes:

• Managing arguments in scripts.
• Adding entries to Windows 2000 event logs.
• Using collaborative data objects (CDO) to generate an e-mail message.
• Using script to manage the registry.
• Using script to work with drives, folders, and files.
• Scheduling scripts.

Module 8: Beyond the Basics

The following topics are covered in this module:

• Windows Script Files
• Using COM Components
• WMI
• Scripting Microsoft Office
• ASP Pages

After completing this module, students will be able to identify how you can continue to use Visual Basic Scripting Edition in other scenarios.This includes:

• Windows script (.wsf) files.
• How COM components enhance the power of scripts.
• Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
• Scripting applications in Microsoft Office.
• Active Server Pages (ASP).